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🍽️ Braised Chicken with Chorizo

903 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the chicken drumsticks under cold running water. Pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel. Set the meat aside to let it reach room temperature.
  2. 2. Wash the bell peppers. Cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the tough stem and seeds. Slice the pepper flesh into thin strips.
  3. 3. Cut the onion and garlic in half. Peel both ingredients. Dice them into coarse chunks.
  4. 4. Drain the olives in a sieve to remove the salt or brine.
  5. 5. Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage. Slice the sausage into thick, coarse rounds.
  6. 6. Heat oil in a pot or casserole dish over medium heat. Fry the chorizo slices in it for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. 7. Place the chicken drumsticks in the pot. Season them lightly with salt. Fry the chicken with the skin side down for 3 to 4 minutes in the chorizo fat.
  8. 8. Remove the chicken and chorizo from the pot. Place them on a plate and set aside. Do not clean the pot.
  9. 9. Add one tablespoon of oil to the pan drippings in the pot. Fry the prepared vegetables (pepper, onion, garlic) for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.
  10. 10. Add the chopped tomatoes, olives, oregano, honey, and 150 milliliters of water to the vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  11. 11. Place the chicken and chorizo back into the pot. Close the lid. Cook the dish for 25 to 30 minutes over medium heat.
  12. 12. Ensure there is always enough liquid in the pot. Add more water if necessary.
  13. 13. Season the finished dish with salt and pepper to taste. Serve it with fresh baguette.

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